Both the east tunnel and QEII bridge will see closures at points throughout this week.

Details regarding closure timings, diversions, and affected tunnels are provided below.

The east tunnel will see a whole week of closures, with the tunnel being used as a contraflow while the QEII bridge is closed for maintenance works on Saturday night from 10pm to 5am.

The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames.

This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.

Monday, June 17 - Tuesday, June 18

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 9pm – 5.30am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network

Tuesday, June 18 – Wednesday, June 19

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 9pm – 5.30am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network

Wednesday, June 19 – Thursday, June 20

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 9pm – 5.30am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network

Thursday, June 20 – Friday, June 21

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 9pm – 5.30am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network

Friday, June 21 – Saturday, June 22

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 9.30pm – 6am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network

Saturday, June 22 – Sunday, June 23

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 9.30pm – 5am

Tunnel used for contraflow for QEII bridge closure

Diversion via Highways England Network

A282 Southbound

A282 northbound and southbound Dartford Crossing 10pm – 5am

QEII Bridge closure for maintenance works

Diversions via east tunnel (contraflow)

Sunday, June 23  - Monday, June 24

A282 Northbound

A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am

Tunnel closure for maintenance works

Diversion via National Highways network